Safety Information

The following section contains the safety information you need to be familiar with before servicing an mobile computer.

General Safety

Follow these rules to ensure general safety:

ŸObserve good housekeeping in the area of the

machines during and after maintenance.

ŸWhen lifting any heavy object:

1. Ensure you can stand safely without slipping

2.Distribute the weight of the object equ between your feet.

3.Use a slow lifting force. Never move sudd twist when you attempt to lift.

4.Lift by standing or by pushing up with yo muscles; this action removes the strain from

muscles in your Dobacknot. attempt to lift any objects that weigh more than 16 kg (35 lb) objects that you think are too heavy for

ŸDo not perform any action that causes hazards

customer, or that makes the equipment unsafe.

ŸBefore you start the machine, ensure that oth service representatives and the customer's pers

are not in a hazardous position.

ŸPlace removed covers and other parts in a saf

place, away from all personnel, while you are vicing the machine.

ŸKeep your tool case away from walk areas so

other people will not trip over it.

ŸDo not wear loose clothing that can be trapped moving parts of a machine. Ensure that your sle are fastened or rolled up above your elbows.

hair is long, fasten it.

Ÿ

Insert

the

ends of your

necktie

or scarf

ins

 

or fasten it with a nonconductive clip, approxim

 

centimeters

(3

inches)

from

the

end.

 

Ÿ

Do not

wear

jewelry,

chains, metal-frame eyegla

 

or metal fasteners for your clothing.

 

 

Attention:

Metal

objects

are

good

electrical

con

 

tors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ŸWear safety glasses when you are: hammering, drilling soldering, cutting wire, attaching springs

solvents, or working

in

any other conditions that

be hazardous to

your

eyes.

ŸAfter service, reinstall all safety shields, gua labels, and ground wires. Replace any safety that is worn or defective.

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